Are you looking for a flexible employment option as a Care and Support Worker in Kent? Don’t join an agency – come and see what Strode Park Foundation has to offer, we’d love to hear from you Join our bank team of Care and Support Workers at Platters Farm Lodge in Rainham, Gillingham which can offer the following: Flexible working You pick the shifts you want to do – days, nights or weekends You’ll get comprehensive support from day one There’ll be training and development opportunities to develop your skills Strode Park Foundation consists of Strode Park House and Lifestyles Community Services (Herne), Lady Dane Farmhouse (Faversham), Footprints (Canterbury) and Platters Farm Lodge (Rainham). As a Bank Care & Support Worker you will look after the day-to-day needs of our service users, whilst showing compassion, care and a commitment to having a positive impact on their lives. You will work with a team of like-minded individuals, all with a desire to ensure that they are comfortable in their home. As this is a bank position, you will support the aims and objectives of the Foundation and will play a full and active part in the community so that at all times this role (either directly or indirectly) is providing the highest standard of care to people who use our services. Platters Farm Lodge offers short breaks, respite, rehabilitation, and long-stay facility for adults in Rainham, Medway. Individuals can live at Platters Farm Lodge on a long-term basis. The service also provides people with dementia related care and support. For some people, the fun and nurturing environment of Platters Farm Lodge is their permanent home. The service is vibrant, socially warm, and inviting for the individual and their family and friends. Our services at Platters Farm Lodge: A long-term residential care home for people with or without dementia Short residential care breaks (respite or otherwise) Care and support with dementia A period of rehabilitation (in partnership with Medway Community Health Trust) For details of our facilities please go to: Platters Farm Lodge (strodepark.org.uk) Our team of dedicated staff aim to ensure all those living or visiting Platters Farm Lodge receive the highest levels of care and support to continue living life to the fullest. Essential Skills Have a strong interest in working in adult care services and a desire to make a difference. Be honest, reliable and trustworthy. Be flexible to cover shifts when required. Be able to commit to at least 30 hours bank work a month. Able to clearly communicate with the service users. Be enthusiastic, caring, friendly and compassionate.